Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable too. Fuse at the fuseboard is 32A shared for oven and hob. Does it mean that fuse in the main fuseboard need replacing for 2x16A and then perhaps oven to be on a...
Hello! Before I moved into my house there was a washing machine in the old airing cupboard (now have combi boiler) in the bathroom. We've added an extension utility room and moved the washing machine into it. The 2-gang socket that used to power the washing machine at of the back the cupboard...
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I am just starting a small business making LED video signs. I believe I have to get my product certified for sale in the UK, and I think I can run with just CE compliance. Does anybody have any help on the best people to talk to about this and who will help me through the process? I am...
So I built my new gaming pc, only to realise I dont have a wall socket where the psu power cord can fit... The power cord is the one we use for refrigerators, microwaves and stuff, but sadly I dont have any in my room. Also I cant seem to find any UPS with that socket as well.
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Our neighbour runs an unarmoured cable on our land where I park my car, buried about an inch under the soil. This is used to power their garage and EV charger.
They have said that they have attempted to comply with BS7671 as it is in a green plastic pipe that looks like a hosepipe. We...
Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a dryer).
Thanks in advance.
I'm going a bit poll crazy at the moment. I love polls!
This one is just a bit of fun. It's obviously very inaccurate and there will be many variations on price, but...
Lets just ask 'What price would you charge for an EICR on an average 2-3 bed house'? No outbuildings, one consumer unit (10...
Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel.
My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of the course.
I’m not looking for the answers...
I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please.
I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to...
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We had the light (photo attached) installed a couple of years ago - it still works but the bulb is faded but needs replacing.
Is it quite easy to replace myself (someone with no experience)? Or do I need to get someone in to do it?
Thank you!
James
You will spot a new notice if you have an unread PM land in your inbox. It'll be massive at the top of all pages and won't go until you've read them all. And it'll help you keep your mailbox tidy.
We get a lot of emails saying they can't find a link to it so I thought I'd make it more obvious...
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I was replacing the thermostat on my hoover/candy fridge freezer. I took a picture but it didn't save and now I can't find anywhere that tells me where the correct wires go.
Can someone help or tell me how to diagnose it myself? The fridge freezer is an integrated Hoover HBCP3150/1KD. The...
Hello to everyone here,
My name is George and the need to find a solution to my LED strip lights brought me here.
The only knowledge I had regarding LED lights is simply to plug in the usb in a port.
This changed since I ordered from Aliexpress a DC12V WS2815 5050RGB 5m. (5m 144 IP30)
To my...
Can you also fix this thing that's started lately where you click on a thread with unread posts and it scrolls right to the very bottom. Then you have to scroll right up to find the last post(s) that you haven't read yet. Very annoying. Cheers.
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Hello, what would I need for the following...
A 40 meter cable run through fire partition walls, into a large plasterboard void to supply a switched fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED advertisement screen, unfortunately there's no forthcoming info on wattage.
what cable size would...
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